Self-avowed "start-up junkie," Melody has built companies that range from Biringer Farm, a family-run specialty food business to home furnishings to a fitness studio. Now she runs the CRAVEcompany, a network of companies designed to innovatively connect entrepreneurs who approach business in a fresh, new way with the stylish consumers they desire.

Women want to feel secure. They want to know that they have a solid group of friends, a great career and a special person to make them feel appreciated, loved and adored. How can a woman have it all? It can be challenging to reach both personal and professional goals without a clear sense of what you want and how to achieve it.
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One of my favorite tools to help brainstorm a new idea or flush out a business model, is mind-mapping. I started mind-mapping over 25 years ago with color sharpies and a big pad of paper. I used to love to make each branch a different color and draw a picture instead of putting in words.
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There are many tools out there ready and available to help you get your geek on and manage your online presence. It’s really just about finding the ones you feel fit your personality and lifestyle. Technology now is such a large part of many people’s lives that it’s exciting to find and utilize these tools to enhance your brand and identity online.
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What is utterly important is that you learn from your mistakes, because they are not random. Rather, mistakes are blessings designed for our benefit and our growth. I say: recognize a mistake and don’t be ashamed or afraid to say you are sorry.
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